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A one year investigation by the MSP UPSET West team into a Mohawk man concluded late last week. UPSET West executed a warrant on 43 year old Gregory Knuuttila’s home, after a traffic stop was conducted Thursday. During the past year, Knuuttila, had been transporting large quantities of methamphetamine to …

The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative will hold a town hall this week for parents, educators, and child care providers, to address issues in early child care and education in Houghton County. Early childcare and education are important resources that support families and serves as a economic driver in rural …

The community enjoyed a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon yesterday in Chassell at Centennial Park. The Portage Health Foundation held the group’s first Family Barbecue, to bring the community together and highlight the work being done by the many organizations the foundation has helped over the years. Kids and families …

A Laurium man has been arrested for stealing a golf cart. Hancock police were called to the city campground yesterday, after the cart went missing. Local law enforcement agencies were notified, and it wasn’t long before the Houghton County Sheriff’s office received a tip that the cart had been observed …

Laurium residents interested in joining the village council should apply this week. The opening on the council occurred when Glenn Johnson resigned last month. His term is scheduled to end in November. The application deadline for filling the unexpired term is Friday afternoon at 5:00. Letters of interest may be …

Slow Pitch Softball In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball league play tonight… • At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Koppers faces Auto Pro/Thermoanalytics at 6:15, and then plays Amy J’s at 7:30. • At the Hancock Driving Park, A and S Industrial/Loukus Tech plays Pat’s Foods/Bucko’s at 6:15, then takes …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB Michael Pineda suffered the worst start of his career Saturday, as the Tigers fell to the Guardians 10-0. Pineda gave up eight runs on nine hits – including two home runs to José Ramírez – through two innings. Detroit used …

In advance of the upcoming August 2nd primary, host Todd VanDyke spoke with State House candidates for the 109th District, which now includes Baraga County. Hear the interview with Democrats Jenn Hill and Joe Boogren here. Hear the interview with Republicans Ron Gray and Melody Wagner here. Copper Country Today …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. College Hockey The Finlandia University men’s hockey team has added a new player. James Eng is a center from Mississauga, Ontario. MLB The Guardians scored two runs off Michael Fulmer in the seventh inning, and edged the Tigers 5-4 last evening. …

Yesterday U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco directed federal attorneys and law enforcement agencies to prioritize violent crimes against women in Indian Country. In a memorandum, Deputy Attorney General Monaco, declared it a priority for the Department of Justice to work alongside tribal nations and federal enforcement agencies, to address …